This program provides an opportunity for more students to receive a quality Catholic education. The tax credit scholarships offered through this program could cover up to 100 percent of tuition and fees for eligible, low-income students begining in the 2018-2019 school year. Not all families will be eligible for the new scholarships, but we want to make sure all families are aware of the program.

If you have previously considered sending your child to a Catholic school but haven’t had the financial means to do so, this could be an exciting opportunity for your family.

This program also provides a great way for individuals and corporations to make donations that will have a direct impact on low-income families by helping them receive a quality Catholic education.

Donors who make contributions to this program will receive a 75 percent state tax credit.

Interested families and potential donors can find the current information on tax credit scholarships, including the application process and how to donate on the Archdiocese of Chicago’s website, archchicago.org/tcs.

Program details are still being finalized, but you can find information on the scholarships, the application process and the “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ) on the Archdiocese of Chicago’s website, archchicago.org/tcs.

* NEW - Tax Credit Scholarships

Many of you may have heard of the Catholic School Scholarship Opportunity which will be available January 2, 2018. Through the “Invest in Kids Act,” the state of Illinois has created a new way to fund scholarships for children from low-income households who want to attend private schools.

llinois students from low-income families may use these new scholarships to attend a non-public school of their choice - including Catholic Schools, such as Saint Alphonsus Liguori

Applying for a Tax Credit Scholarship To learn more about the applying for a tax credit scholarship, including frequently asked questions and scholarship eligibility,click here.

This legislation represents a major step forward that will help create more equity in school funding throughout Illinois, and for the first time provide real school choice for students and their families.

Donating to a Tax Credit Scholarship To learn more about the process for applying for a tax credit, and donating to a Scholarship Granting Organization in support of tax credit scholarships,click here.